1980 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible

submitted by	Richard Owen
price $	$ $40 267 USD
engine	V8
valvetrain	2 Valves / Cyl
displacement	3839 cc / 234.3 in³
bore	88 mm / 3.46 in
stroke	78.9 mm / 3.11 in
compression	9.4:1
power	152.1 kw / 204.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm
specific output	53.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	314.55 nm / 232.0 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	205/70HR16
rear tires	205/70HR16
front brakes	Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
r brake size	mm / in
front wheels	F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels	R 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
steering	Reciculating Ball w/Power Assist
curb weight	1540 kg / 3395 lbs
wheelbase	2450 mm / 96.5 in
front track	1450 mm / 57.1 in
rear track	1440 mm / 56.7 in
length	4390 mm / 172.8 in
width	1790 mm / 70.5 in
height	1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission	4-Speed Auto
gear ratios	3.68:1, 2.41:1, 1.44:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive	2.47:1
top speed	~204 kph / 126.8 mph
0 – 60 mph	~9.1 seconds